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Just rescued a 4-week puppy with fleas/ticks. What food and treatment?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 1 day old | 2 lbs

I just rescued a four week puppy that has fleas and ticks what can I do to treat those . Also what is the appropriate kind of food that he should get .

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 21st, 2019

I would get Frontline Spray. It's safe to use on puppies as young as two days of age. Zorro needs a puppy formulated food. Brands I recommend include Royal Canin, Hill's Science Diet, Purina ProPlan, and Iams. Best of luck.

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